ExaCare AI, a trailblazer in automation for operations teams in post-acute care facilities, announced a $30 million Series A round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Foundation Capital, Bienville Capital, and select post-acute operators. The new capital will scale ExaCare's AI platform for skilled nursing facilities and expand product, … [More]
NeuroTech Startup Sets U.S. Headquarters at Phoenix Bioscience Core
NeuroCatch Inc., a brain health technology company based out of British Columbia, announced it will open its United States headquarters in Greater Phoenix at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). The company, an alumnus of the 2025 Arizona State University (ASU)/Mayo Clinic MedTech Accelerator, will support commercialization, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and clinical … [More]
SEMICON Startup Social Showcases Chip Innovation as Venture Fund Backs $20M Funding Round
Pangaea Ventures and the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the SEMICON West Startup Social during SEMICON West’s first conference in Phoenix, a curated gathering of global semiconductor industry leaders highlighting Phoenix’s emergence as a vital node in the global semiconductor ecosystem. The event, held at the Global Forum, ASU, celebrated Pangaea’s 25 years of breakthrough … [More]
ACA & ASU Partner on Six-Week Hybrid Startup Accelerator
The Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute announced the launch of the Fall 2025 Cohort of Venture Start, an accelerator designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and community needed to grow their ventures. The Fall 2025 Cohort sessions will be held beginning October 28, 2025. Launched in … [More]
Premium Ride Service Introduces Transportation Open Bar for Corporate Groups and Private Events
PAX, a ride service offering a private driver-level experience, has introduced new hourly rates and services designed specifically for corporate gatherings, signature events and private parties. An expansion of PAX’s premium rideshare style model, the new offerings include a first-of-its-kind “transportation open bar” concept, giving event planners and hospitality … [More]
Phoenix to Host Global AI and Semiconductor Accelerator
Tesoro Venture Capital announced landmark startup initiatives in Phoenix, AZ, where it will serve as the lead operator to oversee accelerator programs and design-center operations. Tesoro Venture Capital will collaborate closely with industry partners, including Amkor, Cadence and TSMC, as well as the City of Phoenix and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, to drive the growth of … [More]
Disruptive Real Estate Tech Co. Launching in Phoenix with $65.5M Funding Round
Bonus Homes, a real estate technology and investment company redefining the way middle-class Americans build wealth through home ownership, announced it will open its headquarters in Greater Phoenix backed by $65.5 million in seed funding. The company also introduced its novel Home Appreciation Partnership to the region, a breakthrough financial model for homeowners with … [More]
Joint Venture Provides Space, Infrastructure and Mentorship for Arizona’s Startup Ecosystem
Arizona’s startup ecosystem is taking a leap forward with the launch of DevHouse, the state’s first hacker house, operated out of Loloft Phoenix. Co-hosted by DevLabs and Silicon Oasis, the six-week program was designed to accelerate early-stage founders solving real-world problems through technology. The program was fully funded by BlockchainUnmasked and supported by Arizona … [More]
Scottsdale Neuroscience Startup Secures $35M Funding Round
Jocasta Neuroscience, Inc., a preclinical stage, longevity-focused company, with its lead asset, a proprietary formulation of the longevity protein, a - Klotho, for the treatment of conditions, including cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases, today announced it has raised $35 million in a Series A financing. The funds will be used to support … [More]
AI Accounting Startup Closes Series A Funding, Adding Firepower to Scale
Soraban, the Intelligent Admin Copilot for accounting firms, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures. The accounting industry isn't just short on talent — it's drowning in unbillable tasks. While most automation tools focus on the tax work itself, Soraban targets the 40-60% of the workweek that firms can't bill. "At Soraban, our … [More]
Cross-Border Cultural and Safety Awareness with Travel App GrinGO
GrinGO is a leading travel and safety app dedicated to enhancing cross-border experiences for United States travelers into Mexico. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, the GrinGO app provides essential tools and resources for borderless travel, cultural engagement and safety awareness. Key features include auto insurance for Mexico, real-time travel alerts, … [More]
JHJ Collective Helps Clients ‘Do Good. Go Far.’
JHJ Collective is a consulting firm dedicated to supporting organizations that do good for others. Specializing in cause-related marketing strategy and leadership coaching, the firm helps clients amplify their positive impact. With a focus on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead™ methodology, JHJ Collective offers leadership development services that include workshops, team development … [More]
The Scrappy Entrepreneur: How to Effectively Lead an Innovation-Driven Startup
Drawing on her own first entrepreneurship experience with medical technology startup palmm Co., author Véronique Peiffer gets to the nuts and bolts of three key topics tailored to scrappy entrepreneurs — those who need to be extra resourceful to push their companies to the next phase. They may have an idea they truly believe it, bolstered by extensive market research, but they … [More]
Phoenix Startup Raises $5M, Disrupting Wine Industry with Alcohol Removal Tech
ALTR, a pioneering beverage technology company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million seed funding round to commercialize its groundbreaking alcohol removal technology. The company's proprietary "Flavor-First" process enables the creation of premium low-alcohol drinks that maintain the full sensory experience. Backed by leading investors in the … [More]
Tempe Incubator Finds Early Success with Startup Defense Co.
One of Startup Central's first spinouts, Defense Company One, has earned a spot at a highly competitive international defense technology challenge centered on advanced drone tactics, hosted in Canada. Defense Company One is collaborating with North American Signal Ops (NASO) and other established defense technology partners to develop next-gen capabilities and integrations … [More]
Microcredit Initiative out of ASU Targets Underserved Entrepreneurs
The Arizona Microcredit Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at Arizona State University that provides the dual benefit of strengthening Arizona’s small business ecosystem by providing early-stage entrepreneurs with hands-on guidance and business education while giving students a venue to share their expertise and gain experience. AMI’s other critical service is … [More]
G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business — From the Founders of Beekman 1802
Twelve timeless principles for building a business, from the founders of Beekman 1802. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched Beekman 1802 in one of New York State's poorest counties with no funding, and in the middle of a punishing recession. They didn't have much of a business plan. But they did have some timeless wisdom that Brent's and Josh's parents and … [More]
The Entrepreneur Within: How to FORGE innovation-led growth by embracing the inner entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur Within is an innovator’s playbook to help ideas gain traction, scale quickly and keep an entrepreneurial mindset alive within any organization. Large companies often lose the creative spark that brought them success and get weighed down by the complex systems built up within them. Startup companies often get bloated with too many disparate ideas and get blocked … [More]
